Armani Prive Cologne Spray Pierre de Lune (for women and men)

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glitteralex

Thanks Sara! I was trying unsuccessfully to find the cinnamon. On the Armani beauty website, however, they do indeed name the ingredient as Cassia, not Cassie. I have emailed them for a clarification.

I do agree with Veruska that it is flat in a way, as Iris-focused scents can be (Think of Hiris by Hermes). In this simple, dowdy, and decidedly unisex scent I find Violet Leaves, powdery Violet Flower and Iris (I note Iris only in the form of Orris, the aged root used as a fixative; I get no fresh Iris). Orris can create a soft powdery floral, as well as woodsy fixative notes. I do not classify this a a Floral scent in modern terms. The Armani site deems it "Sensual, Floral, & Woody". It is a little dreary, but very comforting, like a rainy day.

Interestingly, PdL's drydown is eerily similar to a bottle of vintage 40s Narcisse Noir pure parfum that came in a coffret I received as a gift, although the two bear few note similarities. I will do more research.

2/10/09 Update from Armani:


February 10, 2009


Thank you for visiting Giorgio Armani on the Web.

Prive Cologne Spray in Pierre De Lune contains cassie with Florentine iris.

We appreciate your comments and we will be sharing them with our Webmaster.

Thank you for choosing Giorgio Armani.

Sincerely,
Catherine
Consumer Affairs Specialist
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veruska

A very flat and boring iris mimosa combo, made in a sweet green way. It's extremely pricey and extremely bland!

guest_Sara

Hi there! :) Love your site. You might want to know that it is *not* cassia (china cinnamon) but Cassie - mimosa or acacia farnesiana. Cassie is used with orris and violet in powder notes and many violet/iris fragrances.